Course Details
Course Code: MILS572 Course ID: 3240 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course examines the history and mission of United States special operations forces and roles within operational and tactical environments. Students explore special operations doctrine and tactics from past to present in the global war on terror. Students compare and contrast the use of special operations forces for pre-conflict, operations, and post-conflict scenarios in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Philippines.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Analyze the theories of special operations forces and the history of special operations.
CO-2: Critique the roles and missions of special operations forces and application of special operations across the spectrum of conflict.
CO-3: Assess the role of special operations and special operations forces in national security.
CO-4: Evaluate the influence of past experiences and practices on the conduct of special operations and the employment of special operations forces globally.
CO-5: Synthesize the strategic, policy, and doctrinal requirements for the conduct of special operations and the employment of special operations forces globally.
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Analyze the theories of special operations forces and the history of special operations.
CO-2: Critique the roles and missions of special operations forces and application of special operations across the spectrum of conflict.
CO-3: Assess the role of special operations and special operations forces in national security.
CO-4: Evaluate the influence of past experiences and practices on the conduct of special operations and the employment of special operations forces globally.
CO-5: Synthesize the strategic, policy, and doctrinal requirements for the conduct of special operations and the employment of special operations forces globally.
| Book Title: | There are no required books for this course. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |